Family-friendly holiday rentals in Matala

Casa Grotta with sea & cave view

Experience ultimate comfort and style in our modern suite, complete with a cozy sofa bed in the inviting living area. Revel in the chic decor and the stylishly furnished outdoor space (note: some furniture removed from Oct–May). Rest peacefully in the bedroom, featuring a comfortable double bed and a spacious wardrobe. The elegantly renovated bathroom adds a touch of luxury to your stay. Finally, retreat to the private balcony, where you can relax with a drink and soak in breathtaking views. 🌟

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Bathroom

Castri House

Castri house is a unique, beautiful property ideal for couples and families up to 5 people. Castri is located on the beginning of the hiking trail that leads to the Red beach. It is on the highest level of Matala and has the most amazing, breath taking open view. It is ideal for people who love nature, sea, hiking and is not a typical home. You have to walk it's path to go there. It only takes 4 minutes to walk up from the main square, but the view is rewarding you in the most special way.

Family · Kitchen · Bathroom

Sea View Stone Yard · Kalamaki Sunset II

A covered stone courtyard with a sea view, a ten-minute walk from the beach. Stone walls, a timber pergola for shade, and a table set for long lunches and slow evenings. The sea sits on the horizon across open ground. Inside, a bright one-bedroom apartment for a couple or a small family (plus a sofa bed). Kalamaki keeps its village pace: tavernas, a bakery, and a mini market are just a few minutes away. A quiet base for people who want their holiday outdoors.

Family · Indoor spaces · Air conditioning

Emmanouela Apartment

Charming apartment with amazing sea view on the hill of Matala. It is newly renovated and it has a breath taking open view to the Matala beach and the caves. It has 2 bedrooms and a kitchen and living rooms area and it offers space for 5 guests. The big balcony with the open sea view directly in front of the Matala beach, invites you for breakfast, relaxing afternoons, family dinners and wonderful evenings with sunsets and a light breeze...

Kitchen · Family · Beach

Nieva Apartment 1

Charming apartment with amazing sea view on the hill of Matala. It is newly renovated and it has a breathtaking open view to the Matala beach and the caves. It has one bedroom, a living room- kitchen area and it offers space for 3 guests. The balcony with the open sea view directly in front of the Matala beach, invites you for breakfast, relaxing afternoons, family dinners and wonderful evenings with sunsets and a light breeze...

Kitchen · Beach · Hiking

AMFIALOS

Amfialos is a traditional style detached house two (2) minutes from the sea on the south coast of Crete. The views and tranquility of the location are perfect for your summer getaways. Matala and the archaeological site of Phaistos are just a few kilometers away. Amfialos is a traditional style house two minutes from the sea on the south coast of Crete. The view and tranquility of the location are ideal for your summer vacations.

Indoor spaces · Family · Sleep quality

Garden House Crete-1, in the center of Matala.

Independent first floor apartment fully renovated just in the heart of Matala. It is right next to the main square of the village with instant access to the beach. The house has one bedroom with a double bed and an independent kitchen fully equipped with open space. There is a small balcony where you can enjoy your breakfast in the open air. The apartment is ideal for two friends or a couple.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Amenities

Ageliki Studio

Bright and cozy, 'Ageliki Studio' is situated right in the centre of the picturesque market of Matala, only 10m from the sandy beach of Matala and the archaeological site with the Greco-Roman tombs. This studio is equipped with a bathroom, a kitchen , a refrigerator, air-conditioning, a flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The nearest airport is Heraklion international, 54km from Matala.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Value

The MER 4 suite

At La MER 4 suite, you’ll find tranquility, stunning scenery, and serene moments with an awe-inspiring view of the legendary Matala Red Beach where the evening dazzles with vibrant sunsets. Gaze out at the iconic hippie caves and the endless sea. Built in 2025 at a centrally-located place, La MER 4 suite provides a modern environment with every amenity for a truly comfortable stay.

Family · Indoor spaces · Quiet

Sound of the Waves

Independent Studio with loft, the double bed is on the ground floor and the two single beds in the loft, bathroom, kitchen, comfortable courtyard in front of the sea and at the back of the house. The house is located next to Avra Tavern and it is very easy to find. The advantage of the house is that it is right in front of the sea.

Family · Kitchen · Access

The Quintessential Cretan Villa - Natural Serenity

The beautifully renovated stone house of the past century! A 6-bed villa, well equipped kitchen, large dining-room and bathroom. Balcony view of the sea and the surrounding nature. In the preserved garden, there is a large fresh water pool. Enjoy the silence!

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Hospitality

Venetian mill villa wth grotto & outdoor pools

A fully renovated, stonebuilt compound built on top of three ancient greek grottos. It used to be a Venetian olive press factory. Now it's a contemporary holiday home with two pools (indoor and outdoor) and an organic vegetable and local fruit garden

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Condition